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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Hospital Carnival Progress With Arrangements Big Sports Gathering Arranged

National Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the hospital carnival committee held in the Town Hall last night, considerable progress was made with the…

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Hospital Carnival Frolic

National Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

A frolic in support of the hospital carnival funds was held in the Waishaw Hall last night. The floor was crowded with dancers and a very…

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Next Bathurst Show Preliminary Arrangements Western District Exhibit Judges Appointed

National Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

At a meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Council, held in the 'Advocate' buildings yesterday afternoon, when the president (Mr. S. Williams)…

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Public Meeting. the Carnival Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 12

A public meeting was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Thursday evening last. The notice calling the meeting stated the business as "to…

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The Carnival Date Not Yet Fixed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 12

The date for the 1928 carnival was to have been fixed by the committee at its meeting last Thursday night, but owing to the delay occasioned by…

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Glean and Fair Fatal Fight at Bathurst, Coroner's Finding

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 10

"Death in the course of a friendly, contest does not amount to manslaughter, unless undue advantage has been taken. Further,…

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The Motor Show. Ninety Thousand Attend Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 12

Official figures show that more than 20,000 persons attended the Sydney Motor Show last week…

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Western Show Croup. Further Meeting of Delegates. Association Preliminaries Finalised

Leader · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of delegates, held in connection with the formation of the Western Group of Agricultural Shows Association, at the Canobolas Shire…

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Carnival Queen Crowning

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

The crowning of the queen in connection will the recent SS. Michael and John's Cathedral carnival will take place on Monday night next, January…

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Hospital Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

A big attendance [?] requested at tomorrow night's meeting of the hospital car[?] committee at the Town Hall, when further important FOR A GOOD Afternoon's Sport, visit the Bathurst Trots on the Show Ground on Saturday next…

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Konoring Show Presidents

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

Bathurst A. and P. Society has adopted a new method, regarding the opening of its show in future. Heretofore. it has always been customary…

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Motor Notes Mechanical Nove[?]ies at Sydney Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

Amongst the cars at the recent Sydney Motor Show, there were fow outstanding mechanical novelties, most of the improvements noted having to do…

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Cowra P. A. and H. Races

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 1

Entries for the Cowra P. A. and H. Races of February 8 and 9 next close to-morrow (Friday). Entries will be taken by Mr. R. M. Lindsay…

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Mining. a Local Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 26

Mr E. Goodwin, who has been working a local show for some time past, has taken a nice cake of gold down to Sydney. The…

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Show Notes Fruit Section

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 21

With the wonderfully fine season the district is experiencing there should be an exceptional display of fruit at the…

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Binnaway News Annual Carnival. More Records Anticipated

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 26

Arrangements are well in hand for the 1928 Show Carnival, which will be held some time in March this year. The schedule is again…

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High Class Show. Opening Postponed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 26

A large crowd gathered outside the Memorial Hall on Saturday night last in anticipation of the opening of the new picture show, but unfortunately…

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Katoomba Show. Visit of Governor General. KATOOMBA

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

The Show was opened to-day by the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven). Although this is the first show held for some years there is a good number…

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Ambulance Carnival

Leader · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

Arrangements are now being finalised for the Ambulance carnival, which will commence to-night week, and continue until February 18. The…

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C.W.A. Will Help. Ambulance Carnival and Town Beautification

Leader · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the [?] Women’s Association was held in the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday afternoon to discuss proposals for [?] the…

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